Skywatch Archipelago
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This article is about the open world zone. For the achievement category, see Skywatch Archipelago (achievements). Skywatch Archipelago
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Map of Skywatch Archipelago
- Levels
- 80
- Type
- Zone
- Region
- Horn of Maguuma
- Connects to
- The Wizard's Tower (SE)
- API
- 1510
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“Discover a chain of islands high above Tyria, where distorted, alternate-universe reflections of the world below have taken on lives of their own.
— Official site
Skywatch Archipelago is a zone in the Horn of Maguuma region introduced with the Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure expansion. It is filled with various islands floating above ground, fractals of a distorted reality that depict different regions of the world of Tyria. However, within these islands is the headquarters of the Astral Ward and the Rift Hunters who are dedicated to fighting against the invading threat of the Kryptis.
Getting there[edit]
All options require the Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure expansion:
- Use the portal inside of The Wizard's Tower, near Mystic Passage — .
- Complete Hell Breaks Loose, the second chapter of the Secrets of the Obscure story.
- Use Aziure's secret Portal to the Beacon of Ages submerged in the ruins under Lake Adorea in Plains of Ashford, south of Adorea Waypoint — . Requires Secrets of the Obscure story progression and unlocking the hidden achievement
Wayfinder Guided Home by interacting with the Mysterious Book at the location.
Map completion[edit]
Gift of Skywatch Archipelago (guaranteed) - 22
- 8,001
- A random Exotic equipment piece
Transmutation Charge (guaranteed) - One of the following:
- Transmutation Charge
Black Lion Chest Key (rare chance)
Locations[edit]
Interactive map[edit]
Events[edit]
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[Group Event] Gather essence of awe around Droknar's Light (80)
- [Group Event] Gather essence of aggression around Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03 (80)
- [Group Event] Gather essence of despair around Skyward Marches (80)
- [Group Event] Gather essence of joy around the Rata Novus Promenade (80)
- [Group Event] Gather essence of anxiety around Devastated Garenhoff (80)
- [Group Event] Gather essence of judgment around Primal Maguuma (80)
- [Group Event] Collect essence to maintain Droknar's Forge (80)
[Group Event] Purge Lyhr's corruption (80)
- Wizard's Ascent
Repair the magical barriers protecting the Beacon of Ages (80)
Help Briella prepare motivations for the Rift Hunters (80)
- Devastated Garenhoff
- Find survivors in Garenhoff (80)
Help the Astral Ward calm the agitated skyscales (80)
Help Lucretia get back to Garenhoff (80)
[Group Event] Defeat the champion elemental (80)
- Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03
- Help the Kestrels search for survivors (80)
- Defeat Dexicos the Covetous by destroying artifacts (80)
- Subdue the Ministry of Transit Agent (80)
- Defend the Kestrel supplies from the naga (80)
- Skyward Marches
- Help the Astral Ward calm agitated skyscales (80)
Help the Astral Ward drive back the Forged (80)
- Convince Zaishen deserters not to return to the Forged stronghold (80)
- [Group Event] Kill the Champion Avatar of Regret (80)
- [Group Event] Defeat the champion Forged cannonade (80)
- Primal Maguuma
Protect the injured Rift Hunters (80)- Burn grubs and insects with your skyscale (80)
- [Group Event] Defeat the champion wyvern (80)
- [Group Event] Defeat the champion stonehead (80)
- Rata Novus Promenade
- Help the Rata Novans prepare for a party (80)
- Help the asuran researchers reach the source of abnormal energy (80)
- Defeat the Kryptis (80)
- Clear chak nests in the chak hatchery (80)
Power Sentry L.O.X. with energy from the ley-line energy collectors (80)
- Droknar's Light
- [Group Event] Help Battlemaster Flintfoot prepare new trainees for combat (80)
- [Group Event] Defeat Galene the Seething (80)
- [Group Event] Help High Elder Farid defeat his ancient enemy (80)
- [Group Event] Protect Forgemaster Elrik while he gathers scrap metal (80)
- [Group Event] Defeat the champion engorged ice elemental (80)
[Group Event] Find and stabilize condensed magic (80)- Stop the angry dwarves from causing a panic (80)
- Search piles of rubble and suspicious trees for Stone Summit (80)
Map bonus rewards[edit]
- Primary article: Map bonus reward
| Points | Skywatch Archipelago rewards |
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| 100 | 1 Extra-Large Static Charge
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| 200 | 2 Scrap of Secrets of the Obscure Mastery
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| 300 | 3 Fine Rift Essence
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| 400 | 1 Extra-Large Static Charge
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| 500 | 3 Scrap of Secrets of the Obscure Mastery
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| 600 | 5 Fine Rift Essence
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| 700 | 1 Extra-Large Static Charge
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| 800 | 5 Scrap of Secrets of the Obscure Mastery
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| 900 | 10 Fine Rift Essence
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| 1000 | 2 Extra-Large Static Charge
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Crafting resources[edit]
Fractured Lake Fish- Fractured Freshwater Fish
- Fractured Desert Fish
- Fractured Channel Fish
Mithril Ore- Rich Mithril Vein
- Orichalcum Ore
- Rich Orichalcum Vein
Bamboo Sapling- Cherry Blossom Sapling
- Baoba Sapling
- Palm Sapling
- Cypress Sapling
- Red Oak Sapling
- Mebahya Sapling
- Ancient Sapling
- Lumber Synthesizer
Snow Truffle- Winter Root Vegetables
- Portobello Mushrooms
- Flax
- Taproots
- Leeks
- Jungle Plants
- Cluster of Desert Herbs
- Desert Vegetables
Related achievements[edit]
Janthir: Home Sweet Homestead: Skywatch Archipelago — Complete events in Skywatch Archipelago. Group events will award more progress. (3
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Gallery[edit]
Notes[edit]
- The unique currency of this map is
Static Charge. - Using /ponder in this map grants quickness for 10 seconds.
External links[edit]
- Skywatch Archipelago Map Flythrough, YouTube.com
